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Tempe staff propose $25 general business license, council weighs exemptions and a free sign‑up window
Summary
City finance staff outlined a proposed general business license to improve business data and outreach, proposing a $25 annual fee with targeted exemptions and a free early sign‑up period; councilmembers discussed making the first year free for new businesses.
Tempe finance staff told the City Council work study session they plan to present a proposed general business license intended to create a comprehensive business registry, improve outreach and planning, and collect demographic information about local businesses.
Laura Calder, financial services director, and Josh Bice, tax and license manager, described a proposal that would require most permanent businesses operating in Tempe to obtain a general business license, while exempting entities that already hold regulatory licenses and certain activities identified by state law. Staff said the…
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